Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Jerusalem
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Jerusalem.
More informations about the variety Chenin blanc
It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.
More informations about the region of Judean Hills
The wine region of Jerusalem is located in the region of Judean Hills of Israel. Wineries and vineyards like the Razi'el Winery or the Domaine du Castel produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Jerusalem are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Jerusalem often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cherry or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc